‘Following a 4-1 start, Buffalo enters the game as a double-digit favorite against the currently winless Dolphins. According to The Action Network, the Bills’ early odds are -14 per PointsBet, but the site predicts that they could be 15 point favorites when Week 7 lines become available on Sunday night.’
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Bills’ Gore Fearless _ And Ageless _ In Enjoying 15th Season
‘”Just knowing it could be taken away from me, that’s why I try to go hard every time,” he added. “What I’ve been through, I know it’s not guaranteed. So why not? I feel if God blessed me to do this, why not go have fun? Why not go 110 (percent)?”‘
Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen Is Becoming The Master Of The Game-Winning Drive
‘The other statistic that stamps Allen as a winner is his number of fourth-quarter, game-winning drives. Over the past two seasons, Allen has directed six game-winning drives, according to Pro Football Reference, tying him for second in that category with Russell Wilson. Only Drew Brees has more, with eight. That’s pretty good company for a sophomore quarterback who is under the gun for accuracy issues and bad decision making.’
Buffalo Bills’ Frank Gore Set To Pass Barry Sanders For 3rd On All-Time NFL Rushing List
‘Gore is in elite company. His 18,914 yards from scrimmage are fifth in NFL history, trailing only receiver Jerry Rice and running backs Marshall Faulk, Smith and Payton. All four of those players are in the Hall of Fame. Gore will almost certainly join them there someday. For now, he still has some work to do on the field. The Bills have only appeared in one playoff game since 1999 and haven’t won a postseason game since 1995. But they are off to a 4-1 start and may break their streak. If they do so, it will be another highlight in a career that even Gore could never have imagined when he entered the league 14 years ago.’
What we’ve learned about the Bills through the first five weeks of the season
‘Through five games, the Bills are allowing just 14 points per game this year; only the Patriots and the Bears give up fewer points. Last year, the solid Bills defense gave up 23.4 points per game.’
Pro Football Focus says Bills’ wide receivers need to do more
‘Through five weeks, the receiving group in Buffalo as a whole has generated a 65.5 grade, ranking 25th in the NFL.’
7 things to know about the Buffalo Bills elite defense as the team hits its bye week
‘Edmunds is settling into his role as the quarterback of the defense and it looks like the game is slowing down for him a little more each week. He’s been strong against the run, but his ability to take away space in zone pass coverage is also shining through.’
Bills elite defense: Here’s why 4-1 Buffalo has been so hard to score on in 2019
‘And it’s not just individual play of Edmunds and Milano. The defensive scheme set forth by head coach Sean McDermott and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier dazzled and done an excellent job limiting big plays. Buffalo has surrendered 46 pass plays of 20-plus yards since the start of 2018, the fewest “explosive” plays allowed in that time frame in the NFL. Chicago is in second at 52.’
Greg Cosell is all about the Bills defense
‘”You know it’s a defense as you know guys that doesn’t look exciting because it’s not high percentage blitz, they don’t bring people from all over the field. You know they blitz here and there, they selectively blitz and can be very effective when they do that. It’s really a defense that lines up plays, plays really efficiently, doesn’t make mistakes and is not out of position.”‘
Lucky or good? How are the Bills 4-1?
‘Back in week 1, Kaare Vedvik missed an extra point and a 45-yard field goal in the Bills one-point comeback win. In fact, opposing kickers are 2 for 8 on field goals attempts against Buffalo this season. Between Santos and Vedvick, the Bills could be 2-3. On the other side, they are also a blocked punt against the Patriots from being 5-0.’
What they’re saying: Bills climb back into the top 10 in NFL power rankings
‘At 4-1, they are starting to have that playoff feel about them. That defense is outstanding and will keep them in a lot of games.’
Bills Today: Tre’Davious White earned this recognition from NFL Network’s DeAngelo Hall
‘White is tied for first among all corners with two interceptions and has allowed 16 receptions on 25 targets.’
Bills’ Williams replacing Jones was no surprise
‘The deal was a somewhat embarrassing concession by coach Sean McDermott that he had erred in trading up seven spots to take Jones – the Rams got a third-round pick while Buffalo received a fifth-rounder and got to move up – who had set the NCAA FBS record of 399 career receptions at East Carolina.’
Bills’ defensive success could improve Leslie Frazier’s chances for second head-coaching shot
‘The Bills’ defensive prowess has been the driving force behind the team’s first 4-1 start since 2011. The Bills rank third in total defense, third in fewest points allowed, second in yards per play, third against the pass and eighth against the run. They’re also in the top 10 in every other major defensive category.’
Bills add Senorise Perry to 53-man squad
‘Perry figures to play a role on special teams. He led Miami in special teams tackles last season with nine and played 301 special-teams snaps, which ranked 60th in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus. The 6-foot, 210-pound Perry entered the NFL out of Louisville in 2014.’